Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 4: Mangaluru International Airport will offer the people of Mangaluru and adjoining regions direct access to Pune, the IT capital of Maharashtra, starting January 4, 2025. Air India Express commenced operations of two flights every Saturday between Mangaluru and Pune on this day.
The inaugural flight, IX 2256, departed from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) at 8 am and arrived in Pune Airport (PNQ) at 9.25 am. The return flight, IX 2257, took off from Pune at 9.55 am and landed in Mangaluru at 11.45 am. Captain Asatkar Dipak Daulat was the Commander of the inaugural flight from Pune, along with his co-pilot and four-member crew.
In addition to the morning service, Air India Express has introduced an evening flight to cater to the growing demand for travel between these two vibrant cities. Flight IX 2236 departs from Mangaluru at 6.30 pm and arrives in Pune at 8 pm, while the return flight, IX 2237, leaves Pune at 8:35 pm and reaches Mangaluru at 10.05pm.
The two new flights will augment Mangaluru International Airport’s emphasis on providing seamless connectivity to passengers. With the introduction of this route, IXE Airport now enables people of the region to travel directly to Pune. Travellers can look forward to more options, reduced travel time, and the promise of a hassle-free journey.
About Mangaluru International Airport (IXE)
Mangaluru International Airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group. AAHL aims to converge India’s biggest cities in a hub and spoke model through the Group's proven strength in developing and managing complex transport and logistics hubs. With a strong understanding of modern-day mobility requirements, the Adani Group’s vision for Mangaluru International Airport is to develop it as the most preferred tier-II airport in Karnataka for both passengers and cargo. While championing sustainable growth through excellence in customer experience, process efficiency and stakeholder relationship at our core.